It is important to note that vacuums in the price range below $150 are perfect for most of the cleaning jobs, though not for commercial heavy duty tasks.

They will provide effective and fast cleaning any time of the day. They will clean a variety of surfaces from bare floors to deep cleaning of carpets including above the floor surfaces.

We review some of top rated models here.
Hoover UH70120 Model Perfect For Bare Floor Or Thick Carpet

This Hoover UH70120 Model is an upright bagless vacuum. It uses WindTunnel technology to remove embedded dirt and to minimize scatter. It also provides consistent good suction and is also simple to operate. It is height adjustable to 5 different positions allowing you to vacuum bare floor or thick carpet. It comes with 13.5-inch wide nozzle, 8-inch hose and a 27-feet long power cord that is retractable. It also comes with a lifetime HEPA filter and another rinse-able filter.

Among other tools it comes with are crevice tool, 12-inch extension wand, dusting / upholstery brush, and air-powered hand tool for hard-to-clean surfaces. It also has a performance check indicator to alert when filter needs to be checked or cleaned. Canister is easy to remove and empty. It is lightweight in design and weighs only 16.9 pounds.Buy Now

Shark Navigator Freestyle SV1106 Model Ideal For Pet Owners

This Shark SV1106 model is a bagless stick vacuum. It is also cordless and easy to use wherever a mess is made. Its swivel steering feature makes it easier to maneuver. It has two speed settings for bare floor and carpet cleaning. It has a motorized powerful brush that helps in lifting embedded dirt including pet hair from carpets. It also works well on laminate floors and tile floors.

It comes with an easy to empty, large dust cup. It is easy to move around, lightweight weighing only 7 pounds. It sits on a charging station. It charges automatically in as little as four hours and stops when the battery is full.Buy Now
Hoover Linx Model

The Hoover Linx model is a stick bagless-vacuum featuring Wind-Tunnel technology and cyclonic filtration. It is cordless and has 18-volt rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. It has an automatic height adjustment feature and motorized on & off brushroll for cleaning bare-floors. Its dirt cup is easier to-empty and also has reusable/ washable filters. It is easier to move around and lightweight in design. It has an 11 inch wide nozzle for picking larger particles and debris from surfaces.

It has a low profile base that helps to easily access under furniture and beds. It cleans a wider surface area within a short time. It comes with easy to use controls that are located on the handle. It weighs 7.3 pounds and comes with 2 year warranty.

Bissell 1161 Canister Vac Designed For Hard Floors & Area Rugs

This Bissell 1161 Model is designed for cleaning hard floor. It is fitted with non-marking rubber wheels featuring felt treads that are safe on hard floor. It comes with digital fingertip controls so that you can easily control or adjust the suction and also power the vacuum. The tool for cleaning hard floor has soft bristles that are tough on messes but gentle on the floor.

It has an adjustable telescopic wand for easier cleaning of stairs and curtains. It is lightweight, compact and easy to store. It is easy to maneuver and cleans well under low furniture. It is fitted with a retractable power cord able to glide out well and to retract easily. It comes with a bagless dirt tank that is easy to empty and clean.

Eureka AirExcel 990A Model

This Eureka 990A model is a bagless canister vacuum that is compact in design. It has 9-AMP motor. It has powerful multi-cyclonic system which cleans without losing suction. It is ideal for cleaning hard to reach areas, carpets as well as bare floors.It has a 16.5 feet power cord that automatically rewinds. It also has a HEPA filter and its dust cup is easy to empty. It also comes with a 6 feet cord. It cleans a path of 11-inch wide.

It has an adjustable wand that allows one to clean hard to reach areas. It comes with a floor brush, crevice tool and a dusting brush. It weighs less than 8 pounds.
Bissell CleanView 1330 Model

This Bissell 1330 model is a bagless upright vacuum. It features OnePass Technology providing consistent, powerful suction and an innovative brush design that cleans well during the first pass. Among the tools it comes with are a crevice tool, dusting brush, an extension wand and turbobrush for cleaning furniture, stairs or upholstery. It has 5 different height adjustment levels. It also features multi cyclonic cleaning system for powerful, long-lasting suction.Click Here To Find Price, Review & Ratings

It comes with a rinse-able foam filter and a large dirt tank that is easier to empty. The power cord is 25-feet long while the hose is 6 feet long. It is ultra-lightweight weighing only 15.5 pounds. It comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
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